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Gospel Oak EP

Sinéad O'Connor · 1997

22 min · 6 tracks · alternative rock · folk rock · indie pop

Intimate folk melodies blend with O'Connor's haunting vocals, reflecting personal themes of love and resilience.

Gospel Oak EP is an EP by Sinéad O'Connor, released in 1997. Intimate folk melodies blend with O'Connor's haunting vocals, reflecting personal themes of love and resilience. 'Gospel Oak EP' holds significance for its departure from O'Connor's previous pop-oriented works, receiving critical acclaim for its authenticity and emotional depth. It featured tracks that resonated with fans during a time when O'Connor was becoming recognized not just as a pop star but as an influential voice in alternative music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Gospel Oak EP sound like?

Intimate folk melodies blend with O'Connor's haunting vocals, reflecting personal themes of love and resilience. Rooted in alternative rock and folk rock.

What makes Gospel Oak EP by Sinéad O'Connor notable?

'Gospel Oak EP' holds significance for its departure from O'Connor's previous pop-oriented works, receiving critical acclaim for its authenticity and emotional depth. It featured tracks that resonated with fans during a time when O'Connor was becoming recognized not just as a pop star but as an influential voice in alternative music. By the release of 'Gospel Oak EP' in 1997, Sinéad O'Connor was transitioning from her earlier mainstream success to a more introspective phase. This EP followed her commercially successful album 'I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got' and showcased her evolving artistry, particularly as she began to explore more personal and acoustic sounds.

How many songs are on Gospel Oak EP?

Gospel Oak EP has 6 tracks, running approximately 22 minutes.

Tracklist

6 tracks·22:35

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 This Is to Mother You Standout 3:12
  • 2 I Am Enough for Myself Standout 4:07
  • 3 Petit Poulet 3:44
  • 4 4 My Love 4:06
  • 5 This Is a Rebel Song Standout 3:03
  • 6 He Moved Through the Fair (live) 4:21

Release Date

June 3, 1997

Artist Origin

Ireland

Runtime

22 min 35 sec